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smartest_kobold t1_j135qzr wrote

For fifty years they've known it's toxic and not going to degrade in the environment, but good for them.

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sndtech t1_j14a3eo wrote

Much like lead in paint or asbestos fireproofing, it works really well and replacements never quite do the job as well.

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smartest_kobold t1_j14eq2a wrote

Yeah, there's a lot of compounds that are really useful if you don't consider the health or environmental effects.

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